Henan handles 303 China-Europe freight trains in Jan

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: In the first month of 2025, Henan Zhongyu International Port Group operated 303 China-Europe freight trains, transporting goods worth approximately $490 million with a total weight of about 385,000 tons. This marks the highest January record in the company’s history, laying a solid foundation for high-quality development in the new year and […]

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France opens probe into Musk’s X over algorithm

Newswire Paris: French investigators have opened a probe into social media platform X over allegations that the company owned by billionaire Elon Musk manipulated its algorithm, the Paris public prosecutor’s office said on Friday. In a written response to POLITICO, the prosecutor’s office said the investigation followed a “report from a member of parliament dated […]

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Denmark to halt offshore wind tenders to revamp subsidy model

Copenhagen: Denmark will halt all ongoing offshore wind tenders as the existing framework where no subsidies are offered does not work under current market conditions, its energy minister said this week. The global offshore wind industry has been hit by surging costs, rising interest rates and supply chain bottlenecks. Denmark said in December that its […]

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China’s railways see over 200 million passengers since start of Spring Festival rush

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: China’s railways have transported over 200 million passengers since the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush kicked off on Jan. 14, China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (China Railway) said. As of Jan. 30, the country’s railways had transported a total of 206 million passengers, according to the China Railway. The transportation was […]

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Trump ready for trade deal with China, calls talks with President Xi ‘friendly’

Newswire Washington: US President Donald Trump this week said his conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping was friendly and he thought he could reach a trade deal with China. The leaders of the world’s two biggest economies discussed issues including TikTok, trade and Taiwan in a phone call before Trump took office. Since taking office, […]

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Henan’s foreign trade increasingly resilient: Foreign trade value hits 820 billion in 2024

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: In 2024, the total import and export value of foreign trade in Central China’s Henan province reached 820.17 billion yuan, ranking among the top 10 nationwide for five consecutive years, with a year-on-year increase of 1.2 percent, reflecting resilience and momentum for sustained development, according to Zhengzhou Customs on January 16. In […]

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China: Consistent progress seen in environmental protection

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Despite facing challenges in environmental protection amid efforts to boost its economic recovery, China has made consistent progress over the past year, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said. In 2024, the average density of PM2.5 particulate matter in the country’s 339 major cities was 29.3 micrograms per cubic meter, down 2.7 […]

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China’s home appliance sales surge in 2024 under trade-in scheme

China Economic Net Beijing: China’s sales of home appliances surged in 2024 under its policy-backed trade-in program, according to the Ministry of Commerce (MOC). Retail sales of home appliances and audio and visual equipment under the scheme reached 1.03 trillion yuan (about 143.29 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, according to data from the National Bureau […]

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The cost of living and real estate landscape in Italy

Newswire Rome: Italy has always been a highly desired location for tourism, residence and property purchase. With its picturesque landscapes, artistic and cultural importance, and rich history, it checks the boxes for many expats. Foreigners are also drawn to the mild Mediterranean climate and lower cost of living, making Italy a popular destination for retirees. […]

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China to boost consumption, expand imports in 2025

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: China will further implement the special campaign to stimulate consumption, actively expand imports and attract foreign investment this year, according to a national commerce work conference held in Beijing this week. The country will step up efforts to implement the consumer goods trade-in program, according to the meeting. More diversified consumption scenarios […]

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Henan’s inbound mail services go mobile with one-stop platform trial

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: “The online system allows users to complete various operations, such as supplementary declarations and tax payments. Once the customs review is approved, tax payment can be processed online, all without any fees.” On January 6, Mr. Tian, the recipient of an international mail item, completed the process with the remote directions from […]

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Henan’s tourism revenue exceeds 1 trillion yuan in 2024

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: On January 6, the Information Office of the People’s Government of Henan Province held a press conference. Huang Dongsheng, director-general of the Department of Culture and Tourism of Henan Province, highlighted at the conference that the year 2024 witnessed significant growth in the province’s cultural and tourism sectors. For the first time, […]

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Greece lays down rules to regulate ‘murky’ cryptocurrency market

Athens: Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance this week announced implementation of European Union rules for the protection of cryptocurrency holders as the number of people using digital currencies in the country has grown, and fears that they could be targeted by scammers have also increased. “The new regulation does not eliminate the risk […]

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China confident of continuous economic recovery in 2025

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: When setting economic growth targets for 2025, China will consider both needs and possibilities and ensure coherence with medium and long-term planning, an official with the country’s top economic planner said this week. A senior National Development and Reform Commission official, Yuan Da, told a press conference that China’s economy will face […]

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China relies on competitiveness to retain position as world’s largest car exporter

Global Times After China became the world’s largest car exporter in 2023 for the first time, with an export volume of 5.221 million units, several media outlets and market organizations recently predicted that the country will maintain its position as the top car exporter in 2024. Cui Dongshu, secretary general of the China Passenger Car […]

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Henan issues government bonds totaling 70.8 billion yuan

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Henan issued government bonds totaling 70.8 billion yuan, all of which are refinancing bonds, according to the Henan Provincial Department of Finance on December 2. These funds are designated for swapping existing hidden debts, repaying outstanding obligations, and covering the principal of maturing local government bonds. The bonds issued include 5-year refinancing […]

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Henan’s consumption growth outpaces national average in Jan-Oct

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Strong momentum in the dining and retail sectors, a vibrant cultural and tourism market, and a higher quality of life driven by trade-in programs. With a series of policies aimed at boosting domestic demand and consumption taking effect, Henan’s consumption potential is accelerating. In October, the province’s total retail sales of consumer […]

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Representatives of Belarus’ travel industry examine tourism potential of Chinese Province of Henan

Representatives of the Belarusian tourism industry took part in an information tour of the Chinese Province of Henan at the end of November, BelTA learned from the National Tourism Agency. The delegation included representatives of the tour operators authorized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China to receive groups […]

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Henan emerges as logistics hub for Latin American trade

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: This year marks the 10th anniversary of China’s proposal to build a China-Latin America community with a shared future. Over the past decade, Henan province has significantly contributed to China’s deep connection with Latin America. Henan has positioned itself as a logistics hub connecting the Chinese and Latin American markets, thanks to […]

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Surpassing 10 million units! How many NEVs contributed by Henan?

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: China this week reached a significant milestone in the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry, becoming the first country in the world to achieve an annual production volume surpassing 10,000,000 vehicles. This marks a major achievement in the global shift toward sustainable transportation. At the same time, Central China’s Henan province, which has […]

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China’s ‘people-centered, AI-for-good’ principles shine at WIC Wuzhen Summit

Global Times From Tuesday to Friday, the 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit took place in Wuzhen, East China’s Zhejiang Province. This year marks the 11th anniversary of the summit, officially opening a new chapter in its second decade. Artificial intelligence (AI), a key area in global technological advancement for the next decade, has […]

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Fourth Pakistan-Denmark bilateral political consultations held to boost ties

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Denmark this week held the fourth round of Bilateral Political Consultations in Islamabad. The Pakistan delegation was led by Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe), Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan, while the Denmark side was led by State Secretary for Foreign Policy, Ambassador Lisbet Zilmer-Johns. The two sides conducted a comprehensive review of […]

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The only award in Chinese mainland! Henan Airport Group wins Service Excellence Award in Asia-Pacific

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: On November 5, at the awards ceremony of the Super Terminal Expo held at the Asia World-Expo in Hong Kong, Henan Airport Group was honored with the Service Excellence Award for Asia-Pacific Airports, becoming the only airport of Chinese mainland to receive this recognition. Thanks to years of continuous efforts, Zhengzhou airport, […]

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Henan collects 33.46 million packages on ‘Double 11’

Henan Daily ?Zhengzhou: Henan’s postal and express delivery industry collected 33.46 million parcels on November 11, the annual online shopping festival in China, marking a 16.7% increase compared to the previous year. Additionally, the total number of parcels delivered reached 27.57 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 21.8%, according to data released by the Henan […]

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China and Latin America forge stronger connections as bridge builders

Global Times With the inauguration of the Chancay Port, a key Belt and Road Initiative project jointly built by China and Peru, we witness a significant moment in history. This project marks a new phase in China-Latin America connectivity, creating a modern Asia-Latin America land-sea corridor. World economic history is characterized by the continuous connection […]

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Mushahid identifies leadership, adaptability as drivers of China’s global success

Celina Ali Islamabad: Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed this week cited effective leadership, stable policies, adaptability, and a peaceful foreign policy as key factors in China’s ascent to global prominence. The lawmaker, in his introductory remarks while chairing the “China at 75: A Journey of Progress, Transformation and Global Leadership,” celebrating 75 years of the founding […]

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China to make massive investments in Punjab

Newswire Lahore: Punjab Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain this week met Chinese investors’ delegation, led by Madam Scarlett Xiang, Head of China Government Investment. It was agreed upon in the meeting to increase investment and cooperation in health, technical education, agriculture, manufacturing of electric vehicles and other sectors. Chinese investors expressed […]

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ZAEZ leads Henan in key economic indicator growth in 1st 3Qs

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Since January, Zhengzhou Airport Economic Zone (ZAEZ) has been fully committed to boosting economic growth and promoting development. In the first three quarters, ZAEZ’s economic performance showed robust and sustained improvements. The industrial sector experienced rapid growth, fixed-asset investment accelerated, the consumer market maintained steady expansion, and the service industry continued to […]

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